I would just like to share a "self test" involving Speer GoldDot 165 Gr GDHP in 40 S&W. It was a demonstration of the ability of this round to penetrate interior partition walls/common things found in a home. One round was fired from a Glock 22 and it traveled through the following commonly found household materials before embedding itself in the exterior block wall:
1/2" of glass (mirror)
3-3/4" of MDF
6 Sheets of 1/2" sheetrock
1 36" Television (Toshiba)
It shows even a round designed to expand rapidly can have an awful lot of penetration power. This wasn't a made up test by any means, this was a real world test done in an actual home, filled with common household appliances.
The results of this test have made me think twice about the round I use as a home defense round. I was hoping to hear any feedback, recommendations, or similar information you guys would be willing to share. Thanks in advance.
Devlin
1/2" of glass (mirror)
3-3/4" of MDF
6 Sheets of 1/2" sheetrock
1 36" Television (Toshiba)
It shows even a round designed to expand rapidly can have an awful lot of penetration power. This wasn't a made up test by any means, this was a real world test done in an actual home, filled with common household appliances.
The results of this test have made me think twice about the round I use as a home defense round. I was hoping to hear any feedback, recommendations, or similar information you guys would be willing to share. Thanks in advance.
Devlin